I looked at longevity in show business when I was about 13, and the people who seemed to have longevity were the ones whod spent quite a bit of time learning about what they were doing before they made it. – Paul Merton
When I wake up on a Monday morning and I realise I dont have to go and work at the civil service, I really think Ive won. – Paul Merton
When I turned about 12 or 13, I realised that being funny wasnt about remembering jokes. It was about creating them. – Paul Merton
I dont really have a style icon but I really admire the way people dress like Gaga, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani. Its good to be inspired by singers who write music and dress incredibly – rather than models and people in the fashion industry who dress immaculately anyway because its their style. – Ellie Goulding